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Watching sex on television predicts adolescent initiation of sexual behavior

PUB. DATE

March 2004

SOURCE

Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality;2004, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p58

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This article presents an abstract of the article "Watching sex on television predicts adolescent initiation of sexual behavior," by R.L. Collins, M.N. Elliot and S.H. Berry et al published in a 2004 issue of the "Pediatrics." It reveals the number of hours of television an average teenager watches in a day. It is difficult to reduce teenagers' exposure to sexual content; There is need for families to discuss the role of the media in influencing sexual behavior.

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14886308

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